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Wind Farm Guide for Host Landholders wind farm guide for host landholders Overview of wind energy in NSW Prospecting Understanding potential impacts Negotiating agreements Planning and Development Engaging with local stakeholders Construction Operation Decommissioning Where to go for more advice This Wind farm guide for host landholders 1. has been prepared by GHD Pty Ltd (“GHD”) for the NSW Farmers’ Association (“NSW Farmers”) 2. may only be used and relied on by NSW Farmers; 3. must not be copied to, used by, or relied on by any person other than NSW Farmers without the prior written consent of GHD; 4. may only be used for the purpose of assisting wind farm host landholders in NSW (and must not be used for any other purpose). GHD and its servants, employees and officers otherwise expressly disclaim responsibility to any person other than NSW Farmers arising from or in connection with this Guide. To the maximum extent permitted by law, all implied warranties and conditions in relation to the services provided by GHD and the Guide are excluded unless they are expressly stated to apply in this Guide. The opinions, conclusions and any recommendations in this Guide are based on assumptions made by GHD. GHD expressly disclaims responsibility for any error in, or omission from, this Guide arising from or in connection with any of the Assumptions being incorrect. Subject to the paragraphs in this section of the Guide, the opinions, conclusions and any recommendations in this Guide are based on conditions encountered and information reviewed at the time of preparation and may be relied on until 2014 after which time, GHD expressly disclaims responsibility for any error in, or omission from, this Guide arising from or in connection with those opinions, conclusions and any recommendations. This guide was developed by: GHD Level 15, 133 Castlereagh St Sydney, NSW 2000 T: +61 2 9239 7100 | F: 61 2 9239 7199 | E: [email protected] Contents Foreword iii 8. Construction 33 1. About this guide 1 8.1 Construction of access roads 33 8.2 Access considerations 33 1.1 Who should read this guide? 1 8.3 Turbine Construction 34 2. Checklist for host landholders 3 8.4 Stock Management 34 3. Overview of wind energy in NSW 7 8.5 Ecological and environmental considerations 34 3.1 Renewable energy targets 7 8.6 Safety and traffic 34 3.2 Renewable energy precincts 7 8.7 Construction noise 35 3.3 Summary of current NSW wind energy projects 8 8.8 Temporary buildings and parking 35 4. Prospecting 11 9. Operation 37 4.1 Can I approach a wind farm developer? 11 9.1 Wind Farm Regulation 37 4.2 What do I do if I am approached by a developer? 11 9.2 Maintenance and monitoring 37 4.3 How to deal with multiple developers 11 9.3 Management of tourist traffic 37 4.4 Probability of development going ahead 11 10. Decommissioning 39 4.5 Wind resource assessments 12 10.1 Wind farm lifespan 39 5. Understanding the potential impacts 15 10.2 Developers right for early lease termination 39 5.1 Impact on farming activities 15 10.3 Developer rights and obligations during 5.2 Impact on amenity 17 decommissioning 39 5.3 Health impacts 19 11. Where to go for more advice 41 5.4 Social/community impacts 19 11.1 NSW Farmers 41 5.5 Positive impacts 19 11.2 Renewable Energy Precinct Coordinators 42 6. Negotiating an agreement 21 11.3 Other key resources 43 6.1 Obtaining legal and financial advice 21 6.2 Typical contract arrangements 21 6.3 Other types of legal agreements and arrangements 23 6.4 Group negotiation 24 6.5 Financial considerations and restrictions 25 6.6 Case Study: Charlie Prell, ‘Gundowringa’, Crookwell 27 7. Planning and Development 29 7.1 The NSW Wind Farm Planning Process 29 7.2 Engaging with local stakeholders 30 i Contents Table Index Figure Index Table 1 Common landholder rights and obligations Figure 1 Cattle grazing at Toora Wind Farm, Vic 1 within lease agreements 22 Figure 2 Phases in the development of a wind farm 1 Table 2 Key steps in the planning process for SSD (as at December 2012) 29 Figure 3 NSW Renewable Energy Precincts 7 Table 3 NSW Renewable Energy Precinct Figure 4 NSW wind speeds and wind farms 2012 8 Coordinators 42 Figure 5 Capital Wind Farm, NSW 9 Table 4 Key organisations 43 Figure 6 Wind farm site visit 15 Table 5 Key documents 44 Figure 7 Sheep grazing near turbines, Clements Gap Wind Farm, SA 15 Figure 8 Building of substation, Bungendore, NSW 16 Figure 9 Laying cable, Bungendore, NSW 16 Figure 10 Capital Wind Farm, NSW 17 Figure 11 Codrington Wind Farm, Victoria 17 Figure 12 Relative noise levels 18 Figure 13 Typical contract arrangements 21 Figure 14 Sunrise at Waterloo Wind Farm, SA 23 Figure 15 Clements Gap Wind Farm, SA 26 Figure 16 Construction of Woodlawn Wind Farm, Bungendore, NSW 33 Figure 17 Road construction, Woodlawn Wind Farm, Bungendore, NSW 33 Figure 18 Turbine Base Construction, Woodlawn Wind Farm, Bungendore, NSW 34 Figure 19 Turbine Base Construction, Woodlawn Wind Farm, Bungendore, NSW 34 Figure 20 Turbine Construction, Woodlawn Wind Farm, Bungendore, NSW 35 Figure 21 Access road to turbine 37 Figure 22 Sunset at Waterloo Wind Farm, SA 39 Figure 23 NSW Farmers Regional Service Managers and other contacts 41 Foreword Increasingly, regional NSW is being confronted by land use change as our food and fibre producing lands also begin to play a role in meeting the needs of our energy dependent world. In addition to the expansion of coal mines and, more recently, coal seam gas – we are also now important players in the development of the wind, solar and biofuels industries. These changes are confronting and must not be embraced without first answering serious questions about how they will impact on our farmers and their local communities. NSW Farmers is acutely aware of the angst these changes are causing in rural communities, and the legitimate concerns farmers hold about impacts on their businesses. That’s why we’re lobbying for frameworks that safeguard our members’ interests and give communities a voice in the development process. At the same time, we’re making sure members have the information they need to make informed choices when dealing with energy and resource companies. NSW Farmers has not been given a direction by its members to either support or oppose wind energy, but we do see ourselves as having an obligation to inform members who are approached to host turbines. It was with that in mind that we commissioned the Wind Farm Guide for Host Landholders. The decision to host wind turbines will be one of the most complex and long-term choices many farmers will make for their business. This document is intended as a starting point for landholders who are making that decision. While it won’t contain every answer, we hope it will explain what to expect over the life of a project and help landholders ask the right questions. The generational land use changes taking place in NSW haven’t been and won’t be easy. Through our lobbying role and resources like this we hope to limit the impact on farmers and we always welcome input from members about what else we can do to support them in growing the best. NSW Farmers would like to thank all those who contributed to the development of this guide, including the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage, landholders who participated in focus group meetings and the Clean Energy Council who provided input. Fiona Simson President NSW Farmers iii About this guide 1 This Wind Farm Guide for Host Landholders (the Guide) has The Guide is not intended for landholders wishing to establish been produced by the New South Wales Farmers’ Association small wind turbines (i.e. less than approximately 10kW). For (NSWFA) with funding from the New South Wales (NSW) Office further information on small wind turbine developments refer of Environment and Heritage (OEH). to the OEH ‘NSW Small Wind Turbine Consumer Guide 2’. Crown lease developments With increasing interest in the development of wind energy projects in NSW, a growing number of landholders are With regards to hosting wind turbines, Crown leaseholders may considering hosting wind turbines on their property. This have different considerations from freehold landholders. These are Guide provides information and guidance for landholders in discussed in Section 6.3.3. NSW on hosting wind turbines. 1.1.1 Structure of the guide The Guide is not a legal document and does not replace legal advice. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy in this The Guide is structured in a way which walks landholders document. However, the items are necessarily generalised and through the different stages of a wind farm development, readers are urged to seek specific legal advice on particular addressing the specific issues they are likely to face each phase. matters and not rely solely on this text. Statements in the Guide (see Figure 2 below). do not necessarily reflect the opinions of NSWFA or the NSW Government. The Guide also includes (in Section 2) a checklist of questions which landholders may wish to consider and discuss with developers. Understanding the potential Impacts the potential Understanding Negotiating an Prospecting 6-12 months (Chapter 4) Agreement Planning and Development 1-3 years (Chapter 7) (Chapter 6 (Chapter Construction 1-3 years (Chapter 5) (Chapter ) ) (Chapter 8) Figure 1 Cattle grazing at Toora Wind Farm, Vic1 Operation 1.1 Who should read this guide? 20 years + (Chapter 9) This Guide is designed as a resource for landholders who: • are considering hosting wind turbines on their property; • are in the process of having wind turbines developed on their property; or • already host wind turbines on their property.
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